Rotarians get “Straight Poop” about Riverbanks compost
May 17, 2018Capital Rotary members got the “straight poop” about Riverbanks Zoo’s composting success from guest speaker John Davis on May 16. Davis (left, in photo with Rotarian Bud Foy) said the…
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Palmetto Health Foundation Public Relations team recognized with SCPRSA Awards
May 17, 2018
Palmetto Health Foundation’s Public Relations team was recognized by the South Carolina Chapter of Public Relations Society of America (SCPRSA) at the annual Mercury Awards. The awards recognize South Carolina…
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Rotarians get “Straight Poop” about Riverbanks compost
May 17, 2018
Capital Rotary members got the “straight poop” about Riverbanks Zoo’s composting success from guest speaker John Davis on May 16. Davis (left, in photo with Rotarian Bud Foy) said the…
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John Harris Body Shops to hold grand opening
May 16, 2018John Harris Body Shops invites you to celebrate the grand opening of our new Summerville location on June 6, 2018 at 12 p.m. John Harris Body Shops is a veteran and…
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New member elected to MUSC Board of Trustees
May 16, 2018
The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) welcomes W. Melvin Brown, III, M.D., to the MUSC Board of Trustees, effective May 2. Brown represents the 6th Congressional district of South Carolina,…
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Sysco funds the expansion of the Lowcountry Food Bank produce cooler
May 16, 2018
Sysco formally announced today funding to the Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) for the expansion of its produce cooler at the LCFB. Additional produce cooler space will enable the LCFB to…
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Nexton improves accessibility with opening of Nexton Parkway and Interchange 197
May 16, 2018The completion of the Exit 197 interchange and Nexton Parkway provides more accessibility and convenience to the residents of Nextonwho want to live, commute and shop. The new interchange and five…
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Savannah River National Laboratory and Clemson University appoint joint faculty member for environmental remediation
May 16, 2018Dr. Brian Powell, Fjeld Professor of Nuclear Environmental Engineering and Science, joins Savannah River National Lab to conduct research in environmental remediation and disposal of legacy nuclear waste AIKEN, S.C.…
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Tin Roof reinvents Music Farm Columbia as “The Senate,” with plans for 30% increase in bookings
May 16, 2018Tin Roof, which leases the property housing Music Farm in Columbia and operates the current venue in a joint relationship with Music Farm in Charleston, is reinventing the venue as…
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Richland One teacher named SC’s 2018 Outstanding Biology Teacher
May 16, 2018
Dale Jacobs is passionate about learning and loves to share her passion for biology with her students. The Lower Richland High School teacher was recently named 2018 Outstanding Biology Teacher in…
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Two South Carolina school leaders receive top honors
May 16, 2018Chesterfield County School District’s Superintendent, Dr. J. Harrison Goodwin, has been named the 2019 South Carolina Superintendent of the Year, and Richland School District Two’s Chief Instructional Officer, Mrs. Nancy…
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Rhythmlink International honored as Silver Stevie Award Winner in 2018 American Business Awards
May 16, 2018
Rhythmlink’s New MR Conditional*/CT Quick Connect System™ has been recognized as one of the top new innovative products (in the Health & Pharmaceuticals market). Rhythmlink International was named the winner…
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Southern Visions Real Estate announces sale of Main Street lot in Lexington
May 16, 2018Southern Visions Real Estate announces the sale of a 1.4 acre lot located at 116 East Main Street, Lexington, in the heart of Lexington. Southern Visions agent, Chris Farley, represented the…
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ReWa selects Daniel P. Johnson as new Director of Information Technology
May 16, 2018
Renewable Water Resources (ReWa) has selected Daniel P. Johnson as the new Director of Information Technology. Johnson’s many accomplishments include the delivery of an IT Risk Assessment for a major…
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“Hop-In” obtains a new twist for Thursday afternoons
May 16, 2018
Locally Epic and Stories of The Upstate Podcast have banded together to announce a new type of ride experience starting Thursday, May 17 called, “Hop-In Unplugged.” Locals and visitors of…
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Julie Marks joins the Pelham Road office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
May 16, 2018
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Julie Marks has joined the company’s Pelham Road office as a member of the Toates Team. Marks, a Pennsylvania native, made…
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Newly-designed Richland Library Wheatley officially reopens
May 16, 2018After a little less than one year of construction, Richland Library is reopening the doors to its Wheatley location on Wednesday, May 16 and inviting the community to take…
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Studio 2LR, Inc. welcomes Rachel DeBacker, AIA, LEED AP to the firm
May 16, 2018Studio 2LR announced that Rachel DeBacker has joined our design team. Ms. DeBacker is an award winning architect who earned her Bachelor of Science in Architecture at the University…
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Three new members seated on the SCDOT Commission
May 16, 2018
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Commission will have three new members seated in time for the next monthly meetings scheduled for May 16 and 17 in Columbia. These…
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Carolina Springs Middle’s ‘Mom’ wins state award
May 16, 2018Carolina Springs Middle’s Jill A. Ford is the newest recipient of the Betty Blanton Educational Office Professional of the Year award from the South Carolina Association of Educational Office Professionals.…
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Colonial Life launches Spanish-language consumer website
May 16, 2018
The enhanced site will be a valuable resource to a growing population Spanish-speaking consumers can now learn more about healthy living, employee benefits, and other workplace issues on a new…
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CBRE’s Martin Moore awarded the CRE® credential from The Counselors of Real Estate®
May 16, 2018Martin Moore, a senior vice president with CBRE, has been awarded the CRE (Counselor of Real Estate) credential by The Counselors of Real Estate, an international group of high profile…
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SC Aerospace welcomes four new partners into industry cluster initiative
May 16, 2018
SC Aerospace, an initiative of the South Carolina Council on Competitiveness, welcomes four new additions to its public-private partnership: Lockheed Martin Toray Composite Resources Charleston Regional Development Alliance (CRDA) As…
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CBRE’s Martin Moore awarded the CRE® credential from The Counselors of Real Estate®
May 16, 2018
Martin Moore, a senior vice president with CBRE, has been awarded the CRE (Counselor of Real Estate) credential by The Counselors of Real Estate, an international group of high profile…
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Tin Roof reinvents Music Farm Columbia as “The Senate,” with plans for 30% increase in bookings
May 16, 2018
Tin Roof, which leases the property housing Music Farm in Columbia and operates the current venue in a joint relationship with Music Farm in Charleston, is reinventing the venue as…
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NAI Avant closes ±6,500 square foot Lexington retail building
May 16, 2018
NAI Avant is pleased to announce the sale of a ±6,500 square foot retail building at 5541 Sunset Boulevard in Lexington, SC. Senior broker Ben Kelly represented the seller, Grand…
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Newly-designed Richland Library Wheatley officially reopens
May 16, 2018After a little less than one year of construction, Richland Library is reopening the doors to its Wheatley location on Wednesday, May 16 and inviting the community to take…
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Carolina Springs Middle’s ‘Mom’ wins state award
May 16, 2018
Carolina Springs Middle’s Jill A. Ford is the newest recipient of the Betty Blanton Educational Office Professional of the Year award from the South Carolina Association of Educational Office Professionals.…
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Studio 2LR, Inc. welcomes Rachel DeBacker, AIA, LEED AP to the firm
May 16, 2018Studio 2LR announced that Rachel DeBacker has joined our design team. Ms. DeBacker is an award winning architect who earned her Bachelor of Science in Architecture at the University…
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Treasurer Curtis Loftis announces return of PalmettoBaby $529 College Savings Grants
May 15, 2018State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced that South Carolina’s Future Scholar 529 College Savings Plan would again celebrate National 529 College Savings Day (May 29) with its PalmettoBaby Grant Program. The annual program, which…
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Kevin McCarrell selected to South Carolina Bankruptcy Law Association Board
May 15, 2018
Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP announced that M. Kevin McCarrell has been selected to the 2018-2019 South Carolina Bankruptcy Law Association (SCBLA) board of directors. McCarrell is a partner in the…
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Wells Fargo gifts corporate funds to support childhood literacy in the Midlands
May 15, 2018Wells Fargo presented United Way of the Midlands with a corporate gift of $75,000 to support local early childhood literacy efforts. “When companies like Wells Fargo invest in our children,…
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Public relations excellence recognized at annual SCPRSA Mercury Awards event
May 15, 2018
The South Carolina Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (SCPRSA) hosted its annual Mercury Awards celebration on Thursday, May 3 in Columbia. Communication professionals from across the state…
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Taylor Named Greenville Area Development Corporation PR and social media intern for summer 2018
May 15, 2018
The Greenville Area Development Corporation has named Abbie Taylor as the economic development organization’s Public Relations and Social Media Intern for Summer 2018. A resident of Greenville, Abbie attended JL…
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NAI Charleston facilitates $1.425 million investment sale of free-standing retail building in Mt. Pleasant
May 15, 2018NAI Charleston is pleased to announce Associates Andrew Batkins and Elliot Calhoun facilitated the investment sale of the free-standing retail building at 1510 North Highway 17 in Mt. Pleasant, SC.…
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Spirit Communications and Lumos Networks announce network expansion of Express Cloud Access Service
May 15, 2018
The combination of Spirit Communications and Lumos Networks, a super-regional provider of fiber-bandwidth in the mid-Atlantic and Southeast, announced that Express Cloud Access service is now available across Spirit’s footprint…
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The Escape Artist designs a new “room with a mission” for summer
May 15, 2018
Locally owned and operated adventure puzzle room, The Escape Artist, is adding a new room Friday, May 18. The latest addition called, Classified: A New Type of Challenge, is aimed…
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Wells Fargo gifts corporate funds to support childhood literacy in the Midlands
May 15, 2018Wells Fargo presented United Way of the Midlands with a corporate gift of $75,000 to support local early childhood literacy efforts. “When companies like Wells Fargo invest in our children,…
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NAI Avant closes ±10.69 acre Irmo land sale
May 15, 2018
NAI Avant announced the sale of ±10.69 acres of land located at 7182 Woodrow Street in Irmo, SC. This property is in the heart of Irmo and the Park Ridge…
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NAI Avant closes ±24.13 acre Lexington land sale
May 15, 2018
NAI Avant is pleased to announce the sale of ±24.13 acres of land located on Cannon Trail Road in Lexington, SC. Senior broker Gerald Steele represented the seller, Eleanor B…
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Rawle Murdy wins National ADDY with innovative 3-D mailer
May 14, 2018Rawle Murdy, an integrated marketing firm, has won a National ADDY Award in the Sales & Marketing Direct Mail, 3-D category. Sponsored by the American Advertising Federation, the American Advertising…
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Furman University Board of Trustees approves faculty promotions, tenure; four new members to join board
May 14, 2018
During its spring meeting Saturday, the Furman University Board of Trustees approved promotions and/or tenure for 13 faculty members; four new members will join the board July 1. The trustees also granted…
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Spartanburg Community College honors 2018 State Service Award recipients and retirees
May 14, 2018
Spartanburg Community College recently honored employees and retirees for their years of service to South Carolina and the College, as well as individuals who have been selected for special honors…
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SCRA and SBA sign alliance agreement
May 14, 2018
The U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) South Carolina District and the South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) formalized their partnership today by signing a Strategic Alliance Memorandum (SAM). The signing ceremony…
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Three HSB attorneys named to leadership roles with SC Bar Young Lawyers Division
May 14, 2018Three Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorneys have been elected to leadership positions with the SC Bar Young Lawyers Division. Mary Cothonneau Eldridge, an associate in our Columbia office, will serve as…
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SAFE Federal Credit Union names new managers at three branches
May 14, 2018SAFE Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union based in the Midlands, has named new managers at three branches in Sumter and Lugoff. All of the new branch managers were…
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Blair Cato Pickren Casterline attorney on Super Lawyer list 11th consecutive year
May 14, 2018The law firm of Blair Cato Pickren Casterline is pleased to announce that Kristine Cato has been selected for the 2018 South Carolina Super Lawyers list. This is the 11th…
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Springhart and Wiggins welcomed to SC Launch Board
May 14, 2018SC Launch, Inc. announces the appointment of Dr. Patrick Springhart and Mr. Stephen Wiggins to the SC Launch Board of Directors. The addition of Springhart and Wiggins expands the board…
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Prevent the Pain of Shingles: Why You Should Obtain the New Two-Shot Vaccine
May 14, 2018By Mike DuBose with Surb Guram, MD Many people don’t realize it, but the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) has recently approved a new vaccine that is 90% effective in…
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NASA astronaut, administrator Charles Bolden gifts personal collection to USC
May 14, 2018
The personal archive of South Carolina astronaut and retired NASA administrator Charles F. Bolden Jr. has found a new home at the University of South Carolina. The Charles F. Bolden…
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